Gag-runner



(No Model.)

W. M. BLAINE.

GAG RUNNER.

Patented Dec. 20,1881.

UNITED STATES- PATENT QFFICE.

WILLIAM M. BLAINE, OF SALINAS, CALIFORNIA.

GAG-RUNNER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 251,021, dated December 20, 1881.

Application filed May 24, 1881. (No model.)

To all whom "it may concern Be it known that I, WILLIAM M. BLAINE, of Salinas, county of Monterey, State of California, haye invented an Improved GagRunner; and I hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description thereof.

My invention relates to an improvement in gag-runners for bridles. and especially to the construction of a central bridge or support for the loop, and from the under side of which a spur projects for adjusting the gag-runner.

It consists of an open elongated frame, similar to a buckle-frame, with a central transverse piece or bridge, from which the loop extends, being made a part thereof, whereby strength is gained. Two openings are thus formed in the frame or clasp, through which the strap passes, and by which it can he slipped up and down. From the under side of the transverse piece or bridge forming the base of the loop a spur projects to fit the holes in the straps, whereby the gag-runner is made adjustable, all of which will hereinafter more fully appear.

The object of my invention is to provide a gag-runner which will combine strength, durability, and simplicity, and at the same time be adjustable, whereby the check can be regulated.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, Figure 1.is a view of my gag-runner. Fig. 2 is a section.

Let A represent the side bars of the gagrunner B. Across the center is the bar or bridge (.l, forming the base or support of the loop'M, which extends from it, being formed of the same piece. This bar 0 is set on one side, so that the strap in passing over the end bars and under it may be nearly in a straight line, as shown in Fig. 2. The strap D passes over the lower end barand up through the first opening under the transverse bar or bridge 0,

and through the second opening over the upper end bar. Thus the gag-runner is fastened securely and can be slid up or down. On the inside of the transverse bar or bridge 0 is the projecting spur E, to fit in any of the gageholes of the strap, and thus adjust and secure the gag-runner. I design it to work on the billet that is used for the throat-latch above the buckle.

Thisgag requires no stitching to hold it in place, and is easily removable. By slipping it up or down and adjusting it the check may be madegreater or less.

Iam aware that gag-runners have been made which clasp the strap by means of passing it through openings in aframe-work, and that the loop has been attached in various ways to the lower bar, while the spur for fastening the, gag-runner has been made to project from the upper bar. I do not claim this broadly. What I claim is the increased strength gained by fastening the loops to the center of the framework and by making the spur to project from the central bridge. Thus the strain is directed equably to all portions of the clasp and loop.

I Having thus described my invention. what Iclaim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

The gag-runner B, consisting of the loop M, formed with the central bridge or support, (J, so as to slip up and down upon the strap, as

shown, with the spur E, projecting from the.

bridge 0 of the loop M, to fit into stated holes in the strap, whereby the gag-runner is adjusted and secured, all substantially as and for the purpose herein described.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

Witnesses J UON MORYE, A. P. MORGAN. 

